Current Affairs September 23 2017 Questions And Answers

1. SBI along with FTSE Russell launches FTSE SBI Bond Index series at which of the following Index?
A. Stock Exchange of Hong Kong
B. London Stock Exchange
C. New York Stock Exchange
D. Shanghai Stock ExchangeAnswer: Option B

Explanation:

State Bank of India and FTSE Russell, a global index and data provider have announced the launch of FTSE SBI Bond Index Series at the London Stock Exchange, providing the global investor community and other market participants the tools they need to analyse India’s bond market.

Indian professional badminton player, Rio Olympic silver medalist PUSARLA V. Sindhu has jumped two places to the second spot in the BWF (Badminton World Federation) women’s singles ranking. This is the second time that Sindhu is world number two after being at the position for a week in April 2017. She has won three international titles this year, including the Korea Open.

3. This state CM has announced 2017 as the year of e-Pragati.
A. Uttar Pradesh
B. Kerala
C. TamilNadu
D. Andra PradeshAnswer: Option D

Explanation:

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu has announced 2017 as the year of e-Pragati. CM has asked all districts to come under the purview of real-time governance. If any college students are trained on e-pragati, the program can be taken to basic level Andhra Pradesh Sports Policy 2017 was launched on the same occasion’.

China and Australia joint military training exercise called “Panda-Kangaroo 2017” concluded in Kunming, capital of southwest China’s Yunnan Province, on September 20. This exercise kicked off on September 10, China and Australia each sent 10 soldiers to participate in the joint training.

Open-air gyms for prisoners has now been set up in jail number 1 of Tihar in west Delhi, which is the largest and the most populated prison in India with over 14,400 inmates. This gym is mostly used by elderly prisoners facing problems, like obesity or arthritis.

7. Who of the following become the first woman minister in Mizoram recently?
A. Lalawmpuii
B. Vanlalawmpuii Chawngthu
C. Rano Shaiza
D. AizawlAnswer: Option B

Explanation:

Vanlalawmpuii Chawngthu became the first woman minister in Mizoram in 30 years, since the 1987 state assembly elections. She is the president of the Mizoram Pradesh Youth Congress Committee and was elected from Hrangturzo seat in central Serchhip district in a bye-election. In Mizoram’s political history, Chawngthu became the fourth woman legislator.

8. In which state, the death toll due to swine flu stands at 87 in 83 days?
A. Odisha
B. West Bengal
C. Uttar Pradesh
D. Madhya PradeshAnswer: Option D

Explanation:

As per the statement of Health Department Director K.L. Sahu, the death toll due to swine flu in Madhya Pradesh stands at 87 in 83 days (from July 1 to September 21. 529 persons were found to be suffering from the H1N1 virus in the given period.

9. Which country will host the 2017 FIFA U-17 World Cup, scheduled to kick off in October 24?
A. India
B. Colombia
C. Ghana
D. USAAnswer: Option A

Explanation:

India announced their 21-member squad for first ever participation in FIFA U-17 World Cup event. India will host the 2017 FIFA U-17 World Cup, scheduled to kick off in October 24.

10. Which of the following is India’s first home built Sub-marine that has been handed over to the Indian Navy?
A. Kalavari
B. Sindhughosh
C. Shrishumar
D. ArihantAnswer: Option A

Explanation:

Kalvari, the first of the six Scorpene submarines was handed over to the Indian Navy by shipbuilder Mazgaon Dock Ltd. The submarines, designed by French naval defence and energy company DCNS. This being built by Mazagon Dock Ltd in Mumbai as part of Project-75 of the Indian Navy. Kalvari is named after the Tiger shark.